Books
by Brian Sewell
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Outsider ll: Always Almost: Never Quite |
This is the second volume of Sewell's autobiography Outsider (see bwl 64), starting from leaving Christie's in 1967 and ending with a dissertation on old age and death. On the way in his usual frank and idiosyncratic style, he deals with his mother, his homosexual encounters, travels, Anthony Blunt, his dogs and of course his critical views on art, especially Renaissance drawings. His voice once heard gives an extra dimension to this unique account.
(James Baker - bwl 68 Spring 2013) |
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Outsider: Always Almost: Never Quite |
Still very much with us and well known for his art reviews and his recent TV journey through Italy, this is Sewell's frank and revealing autobiography in which with wit and perception he displays his knowledge of Renaissance Art - especially the drawings - acquired from his early association with Christies's and the Courtauld Institute through to the present day. He also is frank about his background, his experiences during National Service and his sexual orientation. An entertaining and compulsive reading.
(James Baker - bwl 64 Spring 2012) |
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